7) Set some ground rules A staycation, or a family at home vacation, can be a great way to relax without the hassle of travel delays, wasted travel days or time for recovery after the trip. Not to mention all the money you’ll save! According to research from the American Sociological Association, a vacation enhances your mood, relieves psychological…

7) Palm Springs Palm Springs, about an hour drive from Los Angeles (LA), is a desert oasis vacation destination returning to its glory days as a Hollywood playground. Visit Wet ‘n Wild, a family oriented water park. It offers a giant wave pool, an interactive four-story family fun house, relaxing on the lazy river, and riding giant water tubes.…